Please Make The Theatre Awards Show An Annual Event

Friday

Jan 27, 2012 at 2:43 PM

Congratulations to all those who made the first Wilmington Awards Show possible. Celebrating the best of Wilmington's theater performances is long overdue, and we all hope that this was the first of an annual event.
Those of us whose theatrical talents are limited to vigorously applauding outstanding performances, encouraging others to attend live theater, and supporting the theatrical community loved being part of this joyous occasion at Thalian Hall.
Justin Smith did an outstanding job as Master of Ceremonies (Billy Crystal better be on his game to match Smith's performance) and Chaiko Ito was a terrific musical director. The presenters were fun, the winners and nominees were enjoying themselves and the audience was enthusiastic and entertained.
The show was capped with the presentation of an Enduring Contribution to Wilmington Theater Award to Lela Thompson, a co-founder of the Willis Richardson Players in 1974. Her lifetime of dedication was heralded by all who were there.
Hazel White Jones Hampstead, NC

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